Shrewsbury Town fans snap up tickets for Chelsea cup clash

Tickets went on sale at 9am both at the ticket office at Greenhous Meadow on Otley Road and online.

The match takes place on October 28 with a 7.45pm kick-off. It will also be shown live on Sky Sports.

Existing season ticket holders were first to get their hands on the tickets. Sales will be phased over the next two weeks to fans who have collected loyalty points over the season before they go on general sale.

One lucky fan was Jack Wilson, from Sutton Park, Shrewsbury. The 78-year-old, who attends matches with his eight-year-old grandson Callum, has been supporting Town since 1962 and has been a season ticket holder for as long as he can remember.

"I am really looking forward to the match," he said. "I had to buy my ticket on my own today but hopefully my grandson will get one too. I think the atmosphere will be great."

Town booked their place in the fourth round last week after an impressive home victory over Norwich City.